The transparent lift hummed softly as it descended deeper into the planet's core.
The walls were made of glass-like crystal, giving them a full view of the descent. Streams of faint blue light pulsed along the edges, tracing the outlines of the shaft like veins of energy.
Below them — a soft glow. Faint at first, then brighter, expanding into a vast underground world.
Aamir's eyes widened slightly as the tunnel opened into a massive cavern filled with strange lights, humming machines, and the distant murmur of voices.
"So this…" he murmured, half to himself. "This is where they live."
Seenu leaned slightly on the railing, peering down. Kunal whistled low, clearly impressed.
The Osyrian who led them — the blue-skinned man with four eyes and twin visors — stood quietly in the corner of the lift, watching the descending lights below.
Kunal nudged Seenu lightly. "Do you have any idea what those two are talking about?"
Seenu shook his head. "Not a word."
